Standards-Based Education

Music Workshop courses are developed to align with national standards for music, arts, and humanities education and to promote cross-curricular learning for students. We provide documentation detailing how each course addresses standards requirements for music, social studies, and English language arts in each grade band.

Bringing Inspiration and Standards Together

By aligning with national standards, Music Workshop ensures that educators can seamlessly integrate our music curriculum into their lesson plans. Structured music lesson plans enhance students’ understanding of music history and appreciation while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Through engaging video-based, teacher-led lessons and interactive activities, our music curriculum reinforces essential musical skills while meeting or exceeding educational standards.

Grades K-2

Young learners at this stage are introduced to the fundamental elements of music through playful and interactive experiences. Our K-2 music curriculum engages with rhythm, melody, and movement, developing a basic understanding of music while building their listening and motor skills.

Learn how Music Workshop teaches K-2 standards for music, social studies, and English language arts.

Grades K-2 Standards

Responding

Students listen to, analyze, and describe music to understand its elements and express personal responses.

Connecting

Students explore the relationships between music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts to enhance their understanding.

Performing

Students demonstrate musical contrasts through movement.

Creating

Students conceive and develop new artistic ideas and work.

Grades 3-5

Students in grades 3-5 start exploring musical elements in more depth, learning about various instruments, genres, and historical influences. They begin developing knowledge base and enhancing their ability to analyze and appreciate music.

Elevate grades 3-5 music, social studies, and English language arts standards with Music Workshop.

Grades 3-5 Standards

Responding

Students listen to, analyze, and describe music, identifying specific musical elements and forms.

Connecting

Students understand music in relation to history and culture, recognizing various musical styles and traditions.

Performing

Students communicate artistic expression through movement.

Creating

Students create personally satisfying artwork that conveys musical interpretation.

Grades 6-8

Students in grades 6–8 expand and strengthen their ability to analyze and interpret music, connect musical concepts to cultural and historical contexts, and refine their responsive listening. Lessons encourage students to evaluate and respond to music critically and explore more complex elements such as form and style.

Discover the ways Music Workshop enhances music, social studies, and English language arts standards for grades 6-8.

Grades 6-8 Standards

Responding

Students evaluate music and music performances, developing criteria based on analysis and personal preferences.

Connecting

Students explore the interrelationships between music, other arts, and disciplines, as well as the role of music in society and culture.’

Performing

Students convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Creating

Students create work that expresses/conveys/communicates their own ideas.

Alignment with National Standards

Our teachers tell us how important alignment is for their classrooms and planning.

“I got word from the classroom teachers that they really enjoyed this program. The kids were engaged and wanted more, so they did extension activities with other classical pieces. Part of the Core Knowledge standards include being introduced to many classical pieces. This was a great primer to get started with those standards.”
– Cami, Creston Elementary
“Following the national standards and a basic curriculum, without specific topics, has been difficult over the years. Making my own Google slides, my own content, and coming up with all my own ideas is a struggle. Using your programs to help support the concepts I cover in my class is such a huge help. I use these lessons as supplemental to the main themes we discuss. I’m very grateful that you are offering these courses. Thank you so much!”
– Nancy, Jackson Elementary School

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